Middle School Health Teacher

The Middle School Health Educator is responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive health education programs to students in grades K-8. This role involves teaching students about various aspects of health including physical emotional social and mental well-being. The educator will work collaboratively with school staff parents and community resources to promote healthy lifestyles and create a supportive learning environment. This position requires traveling between multiple locations. Key Responsibilities:Curriculum Development and Instruction:Develop and implement a health education curriculum that aligns with state and national standards including the requirements of Vermont Act lesson plans that engage students in learning about nutrition physical activity personal hygiene safety mental health and substance abuse a variety of instructional strategies and resources to accommodate different learning styles and of Vermont Act 1:Ensure that the health education curriculum includes components on the history and contributions of marginalized groups as mandated by Vermont Act students about diversity equity and inclusion in health culturally responsive teaching practices and Assessment and Support:Assess student understanding and progress through formative and summative feedback to students and parents about health education progress and areas for Promotion and Advocacy:Promote a healthy school environment by organizing health-related events activities and for policies and practices that support student health and with school staff parents and community partners to address health concerns and promote healthy :Education: Bachelors degree in Health Education Public Health Education or a related field. A teaching credential or certification in health education is : Previous experience teaching health education at the elementary level is :Strong knowledge of health education principles and communication and interpersonal to develop engaging and age-appropriate lesson in using technology for instruction and organizational and time management and commitment to the principles of diversity equity and pay $51660 yearly. More based on experience. The Orleans Central Supervisory Union is comprised of two school districts (Lake Region Union Elementary-Middle School and Lake Region Union High School) supporting six K-8 elementary schools the Orleans Central Early Childhood Program and Lake Region Union High Central Supervisory Union is located in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom which is known for scenic and rugged area of hills sugarbushes farmland and lakes. While our communities are small they are truly that a community that people are proud to be a part of. While we are rural scenic drives will land you at Burke Mountain Craftsbury Outdoor Center and Jay Peak for skiing opportunities mountain biking at Kingdom Trails fishing at the local lakes and other outdoor activities. Our area is known for its sugar houses which features Sugar on Snow in early spring offering enjoyment for all ages. Our mission is to provide an environment that celebrates diversity and creativity promotes inclusion and integrity and partners with parents and community members to give students access to a 21st century our website or more information about our schools.

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